The drought is over - but what's next for farmers and businesses?

After more than 300 days of drought conditions in the Heartland, the drought has ended. But that doesn’t mean you can forget about watering your lawn.

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After more than 300 days of drought conditions in the Heartland, the drought has ended. But that doesn’t mean you can forget about watering your lawn.

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http://tinyurl.com/dxeh4ey - After more than 300 days of drought conditions in the Heartland, 41 Action News Meteorologist Gary Lezak declared Monday that the drought has ended.

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Marion Kujawa looks over a pond he uses to water the cattle on his farm on July 16, 2012 in Ashley, Illinois. Kujawa began digging the pond deeper after it began to dry up during the drought. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After more than 300 days of drought conditions in the Heartland, 41 Action News Meteorologist, Gary Lezak declared Monday that the drought has ended.

This year's snowfall and recent rains were finally enough to saturate the soil and end the drought.

"We've had so much rain and snow -- 31 inches of snow. The water levels are higher, the ponds have filled up and the reservoirs are up. The soil moisture has increased and everything is pointing to the drought being over," Lezak explained.